Just after the reveal of the Maruti e-Vitara, another awaiting electric SUV has been teased in the Indian market. The first all-electric car from Toyota – the Urban Cruiser EV was revealed on the 12th of December, following the same design, chassis, and body structure as the Maruti e-Vitara. Here’s everything you need to know.
What Does the Design and Exterior Body Say?
As in the past, Toyota has been in a collab with Suzuki and used the same body structure and design in its cars as the Maruti Suzuki models. Let it be Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Taisor, Glanza, and Rumion, all these models are based on the original Suzuki cars.
Likewise, the Urban Cruiser EV is also based on the Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara, an upcoming electric SUV. However, there are some minor differences in the design and dimensions. Here are the details of Urban Cruiser EV – Dimensions and Body highlights.
| Toyota Urban Cruiser EV | Dimensions |
| Length | 4,285mm |
| Width | 1,800mm |
| Height | 1,640mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700mm |
| Wheels | 18-inch or 19-inch aero-optimized |
| Turning Radius | 5.2 meters |
The Real Talk? – Battery, Charge, and Drive
Toyota put two distinct batteries in the Urban Cruiser EV, along with an AWD variant especially for a niche audience of off-roading enthusiasts. The AWD variant features all-wheel drive mode, rest has front-wheel drive option only. The following are the details.
| Specification | Battery Option 1 | Battery Option 2 | AWD Version |
| Battery Capacity | 49kWh | 61kWh | 61kWh |
| Power Output | 144hp | 174hp | 239hp (combined) |
| Torque | 189Nm | 189Nm | 300Nm |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Off-road Features | – | – | Hill Descent, Trail Mode |
How It’s from Inside?
The inside cabin of the Urban Cruiser EV looks somewhere the same as the Maruti e-Vitara. Interior and dashboard look modern, Seats and cabins give off a spacious closeup, and of course, a panoramic sunroof. Infotainment and other convenience features are mandatory.
| Key Features | Details |
| Infotainment | 10.1-inch touchscreen, JBL audio system |
| Driver Display | 10.25-inch digital cluster |
| Climate Control | Single-zone auto climate control |
| Seat Options | Powered driver’s seat, sliding rear seats |
| Connectivity | Apple CarPlay, Android Auto |
| Other Features (Convenience) | Wireless charging, electronic parking brake |
Safety Last? – Toyota Said No Always!
Safety has to do a lot with this EV since it is Toyota’s. Key safety features are these:
| Key Safety Features | Details |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags with Curtains |
| ADAS | Level – 2 (Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane-Keeping Assistance) |
| Parking Assistance | 360-degree Camera |
When Can You Make it Yours?
Toyota Urban Cruiser EV is all set to make its global debut at the Brussels Motor Show 2025 on January 10. It will be hitting Indian roads by the late of the year when its manufacturing will be soon started at Suzuki’s Gujarat plant.
